Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Memory function
̄ Memory function
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach, and comfort. The head re-
straint should also be adjusted for proper
height. See also the section on air bags
(
page 42) for proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, operation
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil-
dren should be seated in a properly se-
cured restraint system that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and
210.2.
With the memory function you can store up
to 3 different configurations.
Each stored position on the driver’s side
includes the following settings:
ț Driver’s seat, head restraint height and
backrest position
ț Multicontour seat*: previously saved
setting
ț Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*: ac-
tivation/deactivation
ț Steering wheel position
ț Exterior rear view mirrors position
Each stored position on the passenger side
includes the following settings:
ț Seat position and lumbar support
ț Multicontour seat*: previously saved
setting
ț Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*: ac-
tivation/deactivation
Each stored position in the rear passenger
compartment includes the following set-
tings (Canada only):
ț Seat position
ț Multicontour seat*: previously saved
setting
Warning! G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.